The health and fitness world is always changing at what seems like an exponential rate. While social media often creates short-lived fitness crazes, many of the biggest trends in 2026 reflect a more positive shift. Rather than chasing quick fixes or subscribing to the old “no pain, no gain” mentality, people are increasingly focusing on […]
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Functional exercise has become a popular fitness buzzword, but what does it actually mean? Is it an effective way to improve everyday movement, or simply another fitness trend? Let’s explore what functional training is and why it matters. Functional exercise is a training methodology that focuses on replicating, supporting and strengthening the natural movement patterns
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Diabetes Awareness Week took place this week from 8-14 June 2026. The week is led by organizations like Diabetes UK to raise public understanding, eliminate stigma, and advocate for better support and resources. Right now in the UK, almost 6 million people are living with diabetes. This includes over 4.7 million people with a formal
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I’m sure everyone reading this has thought about working out with a buddy. Or some of you will have actually done it, but how did it go? As there are so many types of exercise some may be more practical than others. Having a game of tennis with a friend is much more fun than
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When many people hear the term ‘balance training’, they often associate it with fall prevention in older adults or injury rehabilitation. While balance training certainly plays an important role in these areas, its benefits go far beyond that. Improving balance is valuable for people of all ages and fitness levels, yet it’s often one of
A summer of sport! Most summers, including this one coming up, there is always so much sport for everyone to watch. Whether it’s the; women’s euro football, the men’s euros, the football world cup, Wimbledon, the Olympics. Paralympics, US Golf Open, Tour de France, you name it, it’s been in the last few summers! For
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Exercise snacking; you have probably heard that popping up in the news or online and unfortunately it does not involve food snacks! Exercise snacking is short bursts or periods of activity spread throughout the day. An exercise snack can be any activity such as high knees or squats. The time is short, hence the name
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Muscle mass is the weight of your muscle tissue which usually comprises of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle (internal organs) and cardiac muscle (heart muscle). We’re usually most interested in skeletal muscle tissue which is for voluntary movement and this is what our training usually targets. Another term that you may hear is lean body mass.
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So we are all aware that we need to exercise to be healthy and most of us probably know this needs to be regular exercise. But, this is easier said than done! Starting with a new year’s resolution, or trying to get into shape for your summer holiday can provide short term motivation, but keeping
The UK has an ageing population which has been the trend for many years due to advances in medicines and treatment. This does not show signs of changing with the only deviation being the consequence of covid-19. As we enter 2026 the average life expectancy in the UK is 81 years old, with women having
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